We Are Big Time
Written by Hena Khan
Illustrated by Safiya Zerrougui
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. The Islamic school is bigger, the city is colder, and her new basketball team is… well, they stink.
Aliya’s still excited to have teammates (although Noura’s not really Aliya’s biggest fan) and their new coach really understands basketball (even if she doesn’t know much about being Muslim.) This season should be a blast…if they could just start to win.
Join Aliya and the Peace Academy on a headline-making season where they strengthen their skills and their Muslim identities—all while discovering that it takes more than talent to be great, and that teamwork and self-confidence can define true success.
Primary ISBN: 9780593430484
Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American, Pakistani/Pakistani American
Themes: Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Coming of Age, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Friendship, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Discrimination: Cultural, Discrimination: Gender and Sexual, Format: Graphic Novel, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim, Sports, Welcoming by School
Setting: United States (Milwaukee WI)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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